Melinda Ilona Dovák, 1991 Budapest HU
Studies
- 2019-2020 Hungarian University of Fine Arts – Master Degree, Faculty of Teaching Fine Arts
- 2017-2017 University of Arts and Design in Cluj- Napoca, Faculty of Painting, Campus Mundi Scholarship for one semester, Professor: Ioan Sbarciu
- 2015-2016 Kunstakademie der Bildenden Künste, Münich,De Erasmus Scholarship for two semesters, Free Arts, Professors:Hermann Pitz and Jorinde Voigt
- 2013-2018 Hungarian University of Fine Arts Master degree, Faculty of Painting, Professors: Orshi Drozdik and Chilf Maria
- 2012-2013 Lia Technical School, Cad/Cam IT Technician
- 2006-2011 Sandor Petofi Secondary School, Buda
Ars Poetica
My central theme in the past has been the issue of trompe ‘l oeil, the illusion of limited perception, and its presentation through pseudo-paintings. Research into the dynamics of consciousness and unconsciousness, self-reflection, my visions and surreal dreams have become an integral part of my identity. The symbols of the archetypes appearing in Jung’s analytical psychology, as well as various mythological scenes slowly crept into my art. In the course of recent years, my art has become surreal, supplemented by my fantasy images as an imprint of my perception.
At the center of my interest is the relationship between man and the cosmos. I examine the reflection of the micro- and macrocosm in each other, the essence of energy and substance, the nature and working mechanisms of emotions and thoughts. I use my experiences as a catalyst for formulating and questioning universal human experiences.
The smallest unit of matter is described as a “probability wave”. However, these smallest units only exist if they are perceived. All of this means that until we perceive these quanta, they only exist as probabilities and possibilities, but by no means as reality. It is certain that man holds in his own hands the key by which he can make probability a reality. By being able to consciously focus on the possible potential that is present in it as a quality of soul, one is able to involve the corresponding abilities in one’s consciousness. Thus, probability can become a reality. I see painting as an opportunity to represent different dimensions in a common space. Allegories of feelings, thoughts, and experiential reality are tangled together, sometimes in favor of abstraction, sometimes in favor of figurately. It is concerned with the symbolism of alchemy, through which we roam and explore the depths of our own personalities and unconsciousness.
“But among the principles readiest to thine hand, upon which thou shalt pore, let there be these two. One, that objective things do not lay hold of the soul, but stand quiescent without; while disturbances are but the outcome of that opinion which is within us. A second, that all this visible world changes in a moment, and will be no more; and continually bethink thee to the changes of how many things thou hast already been a witness. ‘The Universe—mutation: Life—opinion.’ ”
Marcus Aurelius, Meditations
Solo exhibitions
2024 Unio Gallery – Go away bad dreams, Budapest, HU
2021 Kertész utca 25. – Not for sale, Street art installation project, Budapest, HU
2019 New Zero Art Space – Encrypted Tales, Yangon, Myanmar
2019 Golipark – Constructed space, Budapest, HU
2018 Kubik Coworking’s gallery – Layers of reality, Budapest, HU
2017 Urania Palace – Painted space, Cluj-Napoca, RO
Group exhibitions
2024
- Vigadó, Living Hungarian Painting, Young Generation, Budapest, HU
- Final exhibition of the Tállya residency program, Tállya, HU
2023
- 2023 Max Gallery, Living Hungarian Painting, Young Generation, Budapest, HU
- Tokaj Art Vine, Let it be over already!, Budapest, HU
- Partizán Workshop and Gallery, Artkartell art fair, Budapest, HU
- Xmas Fair by Youngart – MOM PARK, Budapest, HU
- Final exhibition of the Luppa residency program, Luppa island, HU
- Final exhibition of the Tállya residency program, Tállya, HU
2022
- Gone Viral – Youngart Gallery, Budapest, HU
- Gone Viral – Collegium Hungaricum, Vienna, AT
- Xmas Fair by Youngart – MOM PARK, Budapest, HU
- 2057 Személyes utópiák – MANK Gallery – Szentendre, HU
2021
- Kepesita Collection – Online exhibition – Shortlist, Budapest, HU
- Kortárs Balaton – Pintér Galéria és Aukciósház / Hableány – Badacsony, HU
- Pintér Auction – Vaszary Gallery – Balatonfüred, HU
2019
- Ziggy Art Fair – Pintér Galéria és Aukciósház – Budapest, HU
- Constructed space – Három Hét Galéria – Budapest, HU
2018
- Art + Text Gallery – Confuseless, curated by Rieder Gábor – Budapest, HU
- Belgrád rkp. – High Five – Budapest, HU
- Partizan Studios and Gallery – On The Rocks, curated by Rieder Gábor, Budapest, HU
- A.P.A. Gallery – Ateliers Pro Arts Center and Resident Art Budapest – Collect Contemporary! – Budapest, HU
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts – Degree show and presentation, Layers of Reality, Budapest, HU
- Final exhibition – University of Arts and Design in Cluj- Napoca, RO
- Unilever Scholarship- Budapest, HU
2017
- Kortárs Gallery – Szénrajz – Tatabánya, HU
- Godot Institute of Contemporary Art – Y Generaion Art Fair, Budapest, HU
- Roznava Artist Residency Programme, Roznva, SK
- City Matine, 360 Bar – Art Label Budapest cooperation, Budapest, HU
- Ari Kupsus Galéria, Ari Kupsus Salon’s scholarship, Budapest, HU
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts – Auction – Museums night, Budapest, HU
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts – final exhibition, Epreskert, Chilf Mára class, Budapest, HU
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts – Ludwig scholarship, Budapest, HU
- OMDK – M21 Galéria Pécs, HU
- Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem – Fundamenta Amadeus scholarship, Budapest, HU
2016
- Latarka Gallery – pop up exhibition, Budapest, HU
- A38 hajó – Diákhitel Képző, Budapest, HU
- cARTc – Christmas art fair, Budapest, HU
- Budapest Jazz Club, Budapest, HU (solo)
- Godot Gallery – Pop up exhibition, Budapest, HU
- cARTc – Kepesita – Hitchhiking the world, Budapest, HU
- Akademie der Bildenden Künste, final exhibition Hermann Pitz and Erasmus class, München De
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts, final exhibition Budapest HU
2015
- Secret Gallery Budapest HU
- Latte Grande Vienna Austria
- The talent- Bakelit Multi Art Center
- “Just Make it” Zenith Halle München DE
- 25. Aukcio – Kunstakademie der Bildenden Kunste- München- DE
- Ari Kupsus Gallery– Iszkaszentgyörgy, Pappenheim Amadé Bajzath castle, HU
- Hungarian University of Fine Arts- Ludwig ösztöndíj Budapest, HU
- Bartok 32 Galéria harmad-negyed év Budapest HU
- Budapest Jazz Club, Budapest, HU /egyéni
- Porsche Classic palyazat- Porsche Salon Budapest
- Fundamenta- Amadeus scholarship for students Budapest HU
- Bálna Korzo Budapest HU
2014
- Park residencies, Budapest, HU/ egyéni
- Market Gallery of Budapest- Lights, Budapest, HU
- Szombathelyi Képtár – Az én Adriám, Szombathely, HU
- Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem, aula – Paletta képzőművészeti pályázat, Budapest, HU
- Magyar Képzőművészeti Egyetem, Barcsay terem – Gender ecset III. , Budapest, HU
- Avenues Gardens, Budapest, HU / egyéni
2013
- Bakelit Multi Art Center, Budapest, HU The Talent
- The Talent tour- Mika Tivadar Bar
- Magyar Művelődési Intézet és Képzőművészeti Lektorátus székházában Budapest HU, Temesvár RO
Prizes, scholarships, residency programs, art fairs
2024
- Tállya residency program
- MOBU ART FAIR, Contai Art Gallery, Bucharest, RO
2023
- NKA scholarship
- Luppa residency
- Tállya residency program
2022
- Luppa Artist Residency Program – Luppa Island, Budapest, HU
2020-2021
- Erasmus project participant in H2O Association: Street art as a private project, elementary school teaching practice
2019
- New Zero Art Space Residency Program
2018
- Ceepus scholarship – Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts
- Kárpátmegyei Tehetségkutató Alapítvány – KMTA’s scholarship
2017
- Fellowship granted by the Republic
- Campus Mundi scholarship – Universitatea de Arta Si Design din Cluj Napoca
- Roznava Artist Residency Program participant
- Fundamenta – Amadeus Art Prize for students
- PP Center Artist Residency Program participant
- Ari Kupsus Salon Society’s award
- Sardinia Artist Reidency program participant
- OMDK- National scientific and artistic student activity – III. prize
2016
- CaritART – spiritual inspirations- main prize
- Erasmus Scholarship- Kunstakademie der Bildenden Künste, Münich, Germany
2015
- Erasmus scholarship – Kunstakademie der Bildenden Künste, Münich, Germany
- Fundamenta –Amadeus art prize for students
- Ari Kupsus Gallery’s international art camp– Iszkaszentgyörgy
- Kirakat Gallery- You can show it- surcharge
2013
- Bakelit Multi Art Center, Budapest, The Talent – surcharge
- Magyar Művelődési Intézet és Képzőművészeti Lektorátus székházában Budapest HU, Temesvár RO, Miracle is in you, III. prize /2010